Marbling
usually involves oil based paints and turpentine. The end result is very effective,
however the necessary materials are not usually close at hand and cleaning up
can pose some problems. Marbling with Powder Paint is easy and economical.

Mix
a small amount of cooking oil with some powder paint. A couple of
tablespoonful's of mixture is enough. The proportions of oil to paint can be
decided on and adjusted as the marbling takes place.

Use a brush to shake drops
of mixture onto the surface of the water in the tray. Gently stir the water to
mingle the colours.

Lay a piece of paper on the surface of the water to pick up
the paint.

Repeat the last step until the colour is fading, then add some more
paint to the surface of the water.